The president and CEO of the Phenix City/Russell County Chamber has been announced.  Continue Reading »

Enrollment at Columbus State University has set a new record for the fall semester.  Continue Reading »

Three men found guilty of separate charges in a Columbus murder will be sentenced Thursday. A’kevious Powell, Derain Waller, and Jaquawn Clark were accused of murdering Demonde Dicks Jr. at Double Churches Park in 2016.  Continue Reading »

Here’s your look at News Leader 9’s recaps, top stories, and breaking news that will be talked about Thursday. Continue Reading »

Police are searching for a suspect seen near the area of several crimes in a Eufaula neighborhood. Continue Reading »

The community can support schools in Columbus by fueling up at local Circle K gas stations.  Continue Reading »

Folks who visit the Uptown Columbus area will soon have a new restaurant to visit. According to the Uptown Columbus Facebook page, The Simple Greek restaurant will be opening soon at 1228 Broadway. Continue Reading »

The Homicide Unit of the Columbus Police Department is investigating they city’s 36th homicide of the year. The Muscogee County Coroner’s Office says 19-year-old Kuamane Ford died after being shot in the head Tuesday night on Sherwood Continue Reading »

An Auburn man has been arrested after shooting into a home. On Wednesday, Auburn police arrested 32-year-old Clinton Slagle from Auburn on a felony warrant charging him with shooting into an occupied dwelling. Continue Reading »

Close to 800 high school students got a special treat earlier this week at the National Infantry Museum. They teamed up with veterans for a so-called day of learning and interaction. They came from more than a Continue Reading »

In honor of Veterans Day the students at Ridgecrest Elementary School under the leadership of Principal Veatrice Ware-Thomas had a chance to participate in a flying air show. Continue Reading »

It’s a celebration of the valor, achievement or service of our united states military. Seventeen people from across the state are now part of the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2017. Continue Reading »

The American Red Cross is assisting nine families following a fire at Overlook Club Apartments.  Continue Reading »

The James C. Morgan Detention Facility Jail has the size to hold 135 inmates with 119 of those designated for males and 16 for females. With a growing demand to house more inmates, the county feels the Continue Reading »

Chick-fil-A is celebrating the 125th anniversary of “The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry,” the University of Georgia vs. Auburn University football game, in an unique way. Continue Reading »